Yes, if i am not in a menu(for example the start menu) Cannot test outside of a mission yet, as i have just started the game, and was thrown into a mission immediately. As for testing on an official build....no. As i understand it the last official build still has lots of broken textures for this game and the health/stamina bars do not work correctly, hence why I am running a git build. Also i'm guessing you didn't read my above post carefully enough, i said i switched from the + version to the NORMAL version of the game.
EDIT
the copy of the game i'm using came from right here
http://www.emuparadise.me/Sony_Plays...rope%29/156519